The short answer
In Islamabad and Rawalpindi housing societies, 1 marla = 225 sq ft and 1 kanal = 20 marla = 4,500 sq ft. Older land revenue records use 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft (1 kanal = 5,445 sq ft). 1 square metre = 10.764 sq ft and 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft.
Marla, kanal and square feet
Pakistan’s land units are not fully standardised, which is why the same “5 marla” plot can mean different areas in different documents.
- 225 sq ft marla — used by most private housing societies in the Twin Cities, including Faisal Hills. A 5 marla plot is 1,125 sq ft; a 10 marla plot is 2,250 sq ft; 1 kanal is 4,500 sq ft.
- 272.25 sq ft marla — the traditional revenue measure (based on 30.25 square yards). A 5 marla plot is 1,361 sq ft; 1 kanal is 5,445 sq ft.
Always confirm which marla your allotment letter or transfer documents use before comparing prices per marla between societies.
Other units
- 1 kanal = 20 marla
- 1 square yard = 9 sq ft
- 1 square metre = 10.7639 sq ft
- 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft (8 kanal in the 272.25 system)
Use the result with the Construction Cost or Buildable Area tools.
How to use the area converter
- 1Type the area you know.
- 2Choose its unit — marla, kanal, square feet, square metres, square yards or acres.
- 3Choose the marla standard your documents use.
- 4Read the area in every other unit.
Frequently asked questions
+How many square feet are in 1 marla?
In Islamabad and Rawalpindi housing societies, 225 sq ft. In older revenue records, 272.25 sq ft.
+How many marla are in 1 kanal?
Twenty. With a 225 sq ft marla, 1 kanal is 4,500 sq ft.
+How big is a 10 marla plot?
2,250 sq ft with a 225 sq ft marla (often 35 × 65 ft), or 2,722.5 sq ft with a 272.25 sq ft marla.
+How many square metres is 5 marla?
About 104.5 square metres with a 225 sq ft marla.